What are the common signs of a thermal decomposition reaction?
You can recognise a thermal decomposition either from its equation, or practically by the fact that a single substance is being heated but there are several identifiable products – such as a solid and a gas. Ulex Risk assessment Before attempting any practical work based on the advice and suggestions on this website, you must do the following. Identify any hazards, assess the risks from these hazards, and then decide appropriate control measures to reduce the risks. You must have these approved by those in authority in your school or college laboratory. Do not rely on what is said on this website. For further guidance see our tutorial on Risk Assessment.
